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Medicare Glossary

What Does ‘Medically Necessary’ Mean?

If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you may have come across the term, “medically necessary” to refer to services covered...

Common Medicare Terms

Annual Election Period (AEP) During the AEP, Medicare Advantage-eligible individuals may enroll in or disenroll from an MA plan. The...

What is Step Therapy?

If your insurance denies coverage for a prescription, you’re likely encountering step therapy – a “fail first” protocol that affects...